Education legislation. StateImpact takes a look at where key education issues stand – including tax credit scholarships and funding for charter schools – at the midway point of the legislative session.
School rankings. The Washington Post ranks six Florida magnet and charter schools in the top 20 on this year’s list of the most challenging schools in the country. More here.
Tax credit scholarships. Florida’s program is the largest of its kind in the nation. WCTV. More from RedefinED.
School boundaries. Despite concerns about the impact charter schools could have on enrollment, Palm Beach County school district officials plan to alter zoning boundaries to relieve overcrowding at some locations. Palm Beach Post.
Magnet schools. A struggling Miami-Dade middle school could soon add a magnet program. Miami Herald.
School recognition. Palm Beach County schools bring in $8.4 million in bonuses this year. Sun-Sentinel. Gov. Rick Scott touts the money during a visit. Palm Beach Post.
Testing. The Utah Board of Education reaches a deal to allow Florida to lease its testing systems. Desert News, via Gradebook.
Closures. The Brevard school board is set to take up new procedures for closing schools in the future. Florida Today.
Prayer. The Central Florida girl who says she was told not to pray in school identifies the staff member involved. Orlando Sentinel.
Discipline. Duval schools officials and faith leader pressure their local state attorney to step up a civil citation program for minors. Florida Times-Union.
School uniforms. A Pasco middle school considers requiring students to wear them. Gradebook.
Student health. The Polk County school district prepares to expand its school breakfast program. Lakeland Ledger. Flagler and Volusia schools work to combat student obesity. Daytona Beach News-Journal.
School boards. Orange County officials reach a tentative deal with the school board on a new school site. Orlando Sentinel. The Marion County School Board and the City of Ocala come closer to an agreement on stormwater and fire fees. Ocala Star-Banner.
Prom. Some Hillsborough County schools bar students from hiring party buses. Tampa Tribune.
Teacher conduct. A teacher who took bribes from students to boost their grades looses his license. Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
